55 Moo 5, Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach, Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand | (618) 248-8274
Right on a gorgeous stretch of beach
Superb on-site restaurant
Modern, upscale rooms with soothing decor
Free Wi-Fi
Atmospheric cobblestone Thai village fronting property
Fitness center and outdoor pool
Location is inconvenient and pricey to reach
Guest rooms and gym are small
Beachfront can get pretty crowded
The Buri Rasa is smaller (and cheaper) than the other
fancy resorts that occupy the beautiful beach at Thong Nai Pan Noi, but it is
still an excellent upscale choice for discerning travelers. The property is right by the water and the on-site
Beach Club restaurant serves tasty gourmet cuisine. The cobblestone
Buri Rasa Village that fronts the property has a bar, cafe, and plenty of charm. Guest rooms are on the small side but are well-designed with
rain showers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, with some spaces opening out onto
the sand.
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Scene
Boutique hotel popular with couples
With cozy, contemporary rooms and romantic
ambiance, the Buri Rasa draws a lot of couples, although kids are more than
welcome as well. The hotel is right on a lovely beach and guests spend a lot of
time in the Beach Club restaurant and bar, which is hip, lively, and has outdoor seating. The property’s cobblestoned front courtyard leads
to a variety of common areas that includes the lobby and reception desk, where green walls flank brown furnishings and floors. Antique radios and
gramophones give the property plenty of nostalgic elegance while the overall
aesthetic is modern, tropical, and refined.
Location
On one of Thailand's most gorgeous beaches, but hard to reach
Thong Nai Pan Noi is one of Thailand's most
gorgeous beaches, a perfect crescent bay with white sand and emerald water. The
Buri Rasa sits right on the edge of this oasis in a prime central position -- it is easy to walk to bars, restaurants, and massage huts along the sand, and the hotel also fronts a cobblestoned village square (more like a wide stretch of road) where visitors will find a cafe, tour services, and convenience stores. As the road progresses the poverty here becomes increasingly evident and the cobblestones quickly disappear, but there are some quality eateries (such as Luna Restaurant) that are worth a visit. Getting here is not all roses though, as one needs to take a pricey private
speedboat transfer from Koh Samui. The other option is catching a ferry and
then cross-island driving through the mountains to reach the property.
Rooms
Cozy rooms with contemporary design, featuring rain showers and LCD TVs
Coming
in categories that range from pool-view spaces to oceanfront units, the guest rooms
at the Buri Rasa are small and understated in neutral hues but soothingly designed. Mediterranean
blue rugs and cushions complement contemporary bright floors, and there is plenty of
sunlight. All rooms have rain showers, toiletries, ceiling fans, large flat-screen LCD TVs,
and free Wi-Fi. All units have both indoor and outdoor spaces as well.
Features
Restaurant with vast gourmet menu and superb location on the beach
The Buri Rasa’s amenities may not be expansive, but the property
still manages to offer guests some extra comfort. The small gym has free
weights, a couple of benches, and a few machines, while the outdoor pool, small
as well, offers a unique design alongside loungers on a wooden deck. And guests
can receive massages at a partially outdoor spa.[I wasn't able to find info. about hotel spa on website, but just made inference from photos on Oyster site. -- CH]Best of all, the stellar Beach Club restaurant serves up specials
like seared tuna sashimi that rivals anything you'd find in Bangkok. The
adjoining bar serves up signature cocktails and well-mixed mojitos, while the
atmospheric Pan Cafe in the cobblestone village is perfect for coffee. Cooking classes are offered.
